Husky
Justin Sayre
- Reading
- Let your reader choose whether to discuss identity, friendships or family changes first. You might also invite them to notice how Davis’s interests shape his sense of himself.
- Themes
- Self-image and identity: Davis worries that others see him only as “husky” while questions of sexuality begin to enter his mind. The described outcome has Davis recognising himself beyond one defining adjective, affirming a fuller sense of identity.
- Worth knowing
- Davis worries about being defined by his weight, and the story touches on questions of sexuality and difficult peer dynamics. These subjects may be worth checking in about if they feel personal to your reader.